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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,926.08, 38,514.63 and 23,688.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,926.08, 38,514.63 and 23,688.16 is: 32,669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,926.08 : 38,514.63 = 23,688.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,926.08/38,514.63 = 23,688.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,926.08x = 38,514.63 × 23,688.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,926.08x = 912,340,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,340,717.78/27,926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,669.85

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